Sandra Bullock: Career in pictures

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With an Oscar win and many feature films on her resume, actress Sandra Bullock has only stepped up the ladder of success since her TV movie days. Here's a look at the career highlights of one of Hollywood's biggest female stars. By Andrea Wang / Los Angeles Times

With an Oscar win and many feature films on her resume, actress Sandra Bullock has only stepped up the ladder of success since her TV movie days. Here's a look at the career highlights of one of Hollywood's biggest female stars. By Andrea Wang / Los Angeles Times (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Bullock first staked a spot under the Hollywood spotlight playing Annie Porter, a civilian turned hero, in this critically acclaimed action-thriller. When costar Keanu Reeves boards the bus to address a bomb threat, Bullock finds herself essential in the capture of a rogue ex-police officer.

Bullock first staked a spot under the Hollywood spotlight playing Annie Porter, a civilian turned hero, in this critically acclaimed action-thriller. When costar Keanu Reeves boards the bus to address a bomb threat, Bullock finds herself essential in the capture of a rogue ex-police officer. (Richard Foreman / Handout)